Dollhouse Scale Converter
Turn a real-life measurement into its miniature size, measure a miniature to see what it represents, or work out which scale a piece is. Works in millimetres and inches.
| Scale | Metric | Imperial | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:6 | 34 cm | 13.4 in | Playscale — fashion dolls |
| 1:12 | 17 cm | 6.7 in | One-inch scale — the standard dollhouse |
| 1:24 | 85 mm | 3.3 in | Half-inch scale — many room kits and book nooks |
| 1:48 | 43 mm | 1.7 in | Quarter-inch scale |
| 1:87 | 23 mm | 0.92 in | HO model railway |
| 1:144 | 14 mm | 0.56 in | A dollhouse for a dollhouse |
How dollhouse scale works
A scale is a ratio. At 1:12, one unit on the miniature stands for twelve in real life, so a 2040 mm door becomes 170 mm tall. In imperial terms that's one inch to the foot, which is why 1:12 is also called one-inch scale. 1:24 halves every 1:12 measurement, and 1:48 halves it again.
Checking a piece before you buy
- Measure height, not width. Chairs, doors and people vary less in height, so it's the most reliable check.
- Mixing scales shows. A 1:24 chair in a 1:12 room looks like children's furniture. Within one scale, a few millimetres either way won't be noticed.
- Listings are often vague. If a kit gives only overall dimensions, use "Which scale is it?" with the door or a chair height from the photos.
Related
Print our free 1:12, 1:24 and 1:48 scale rulers to check pieces in person, read the dollhouse scale guide, or browse 1:12 dollhouse furniture.